Atty. Derek Payton Martin

Atty. Derek Payton Martin

Derek Payton Martin is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, workers compensation and 1 other area of law. Derek has been licensed for 14 years.

Jackson Jackson 14 yrs experience 14 year
Call (601) 368-6735 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Derek Payton Martin at a glance

Derek Payton Martin is a Hinds Co. Cir. Ct. Judge District 3 based in Jackson, Mississippi. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, workers comp, and poa. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (2012) and Texas (2015). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (JD, 2011). Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Derek Payton Martin is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, workers compensation and 1 other area of law
  • Derek has been licensed for 14 years
  • Derek practices in Jackson, MS

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Payton Martin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Payton Martin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Derek Payton Martin is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Mississippi →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Derek Payton Martin is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Mississippi →

Power of Attorney

Derek Payton Martin is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jackson are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek Payton Martin

Where is Derek Payton Martin's law office located?
Derek Payton Martin's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Payton Martin handle?
Derek Payton Martin focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, workers comp, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Derek Payton Martin practiced law?
Derek Payton Martin has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Derek Payton Martin go to law school?
Derek Payton Martin earned their education at (JD, 2011).
How can I contact Derek Payton Martin for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Mississippi College School of Law
- 2011

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 2012
Texas
Admitted: 2015

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